Purpose of the Role Executive Director is responsible for overseeing strategic planning and operation of the Club, in

Position	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Sector	Team Management
Duty Station	Mogadishu, Somalia
Nationality	Somali
Line of Command	The Executive Director directly reports to: - The BoD chairperson - Donors She/He is directly responsible for the daily management of the his Program manager and line managers
Line of communication /collaboration	The Executive Director will work closely with the BoD chairperson, Donors and Program Manager and SHARDO line manager & Consortium staff on the field. She/He actively collaborate with other partners and/or UN agencies as required.
Job Summary	The Executive Director is responsible for the successful leadership and management of the organization according to the strategic direction set by the Board of Directors.

 

Purpose of the Role

Executive Director is responsible for overseeing strategic planning and operation of the Club, in

support of organizational mission and goals. The Executive Director provides leadership,

direction and support to the Board of Directors in developing organizational goals,

attaining/allocating resources, and establishing policies. The Executive Director provides

leadership and direction to staff in carrying out the key roles assigned to them

 

Main duties & Responsibilities:

 

Leadership

·Provide leadership and direction to ensure the effective operation and delivery of programs

·within the club and community:

·Support the organization’s mission and principles

·Ensure an environment that facilitates the achievement of youth development outcomes

·Ensure the implementation of youth programs, services and activities that meet the

·requirements of all grants and support youth development outcomes.

·Ensure establishment of and adherence to policies and procedures.

Strategic Planning

·Ensure and oversee a strategic planning process is instituted that results in the development

·and implementation of a quality strategic plan

·Ensure and oversee the identification and evaluation of opportunities for improvement and

·implement plans for improvements.

Board Development

·Identify, recruit and develop effective board members

 

·Ensure active participation by board members and support effective board roles and

·functioning. Oversee staff liaisons to Board committees to ensure they are provided with the

·information and support necessary to fulfill their objectives.

Resource Development

·Ensure the annual budget is funded and organization has adequate cash flow.

·Oversee the development of financial development strategic plans and, as

necessary, participate in cultivation and solicitation visits with development staff and

board members.

Resource Management

·Ensure development, implementation and monitoring of the Club’s annual budget in

collaboration with financial management staff and Board Finance Committee.

·Ensure all necessary administrative and operational systems are in place to support

effective operations.

·Ensure productive and effective staff performance, managing the performance of

management level professionals ensuring growth and success

·Oversee proper record keeping and reporting including activities and events

conducted, breakdowns of daily participation figures and trends, notable

achievements and any problems/issues.

Technology

·Ensure development, implementation and monitoring of plans for updating existing

technology and resources.

Ensure the acquisition and allocation of funds for implanting and updating existing

technology resources.

·Ensure the maintenance of Club technology and information systems.

Partnership Development

·Develop strategic alliances with community leaders and local officials. Develop

collaborative partnerships with other youth serving organizations, members, parents,

families, funders and community organizations.

Marketing and Public Relations

·Increase visibility of Club programs, services and activities. • Develop and maintain

good public relations.

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:Maintain contact with Board of Directors, Club staff, volunteers, and club members and

their parents.

External:Maintain contact with potential and current donors, external community groups,

school officials, parents and others as required.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

·Oversee special programs and/or events including, but not limited to, Boys and Girls Club of

· America national programs.

·Required to drive Club vehicles.

·Consult with parents concerning member and club issues.

·May handle banking and deposit transactions.

·May be assigned special projects periodically by the Board of Directors.

·Other duties as assigned

 

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

·Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

·A minimum of five to seven years’ experience in managing programs or operations in a non –

profit agency or Boys & Girls Club, with at least two years in a leadership capacity; or an

equivalent combination of experience.

·Thorough knowledge of: the mission, objectives, policies, programs and procedures of Boys

·& Girls Clubs; the principles and practices of managing non-profit organizations; and

resource development activities and sources of funding.

·Demonstrated ability to organize, direct, plan and coordinate operations.

·Leadership skills, including negotiation, problem solving, decision making, delegation.

·Strong communication skills, both oral and written

·Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Board of Directors,

·staff, community groups, and other related agencies.

·Basic knowledge of asset management including financial resources and property

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative

of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this

job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform

the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly

required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and stand for extended

periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or

balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather

conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving

mechanical parts, and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually

moderate.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of

employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a

comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of

employees assigned to this job. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their

normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Send their applications.

 

To apply, send your Application letter along with an updated CV (including 3 referent and their

current contacts and email addresses) by email to: shardo95@yahoo.com, c/c

shardo@shardo.org

Applications should reach SHARDO not later than 10th of March 2018, 5.00 pm.

The email subject line should be marked: "APPLICATION FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’’.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.